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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,899.05, 68,760.81 and 31,035.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,899.05, 68,760.81 and 31,035.01 is: 46,493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,899.05 : 68,760.81 = 31,035.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,899.05/68,760.81 = 31,035.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,899.05x = 68,760.81 × 31,035.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,899.05x = 2,133,992,425.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,992,425.96/45,899.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,493.17

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